Harriet Mary Shannon Burnet

1844

Harriet Mary Shannon was born on 05 Nov 1844 as the first child of William McCreight Shannon and Henrietta Louisa McWillie Shannon.

1850

Harriett Shannon was counted in the census on 02 Sep 1850 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 5-year-old, female, white. Also in the home were; Wm M Shannon, H M Shannon, C J Shannon, Ann C Shannon, and Martha E Shannon.

1860

H M Shannon was counted in the census on 13 Aug 1860 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 15-year-old, female, white. Also in the home were; W M Shannon, M H Shannon, C J Shannon, A C Shannon, M E Shannon, M M Shannon, W M Shannon, H M Shannon, and Adam Shannon,

1864

When she was 20, she married dr. Andrew William Burnet on 22 Dec 1864.

1880

H S Burnett was counted in the census on 14 Jun 1880 in Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 35-year-old, female, married, keeps house, white, wife. Also in the home were; her husband, A W Burnett; and their children, Retta Burnett, Annie Burnett, Willie Burnett, Margt. Burnett, Andrew Burnett, and Hatty Burnett.

1900

Harriet S Burnett was counted in the census in Jun 1900 in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA, as a 55-year-old, female, widowed, white, head of household. Also in the home were; her children, William S Burnett, Margaret S Burnett; Andrew W Burnett, Arthur L Burnett, and Mary K Burnett

1908

She died on 12 Jul 1908. She was buried in Camden, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA at Quaker Cemetery.

Mrs. Harriet S. Burnett Dead.

Special to The State.

Camden, July 13 – Quietly as a tired child, she “fell asleep in Jesus” Mrs. Harriet Shannon Burnett, Sunday morning, July 12, after a lingering illness of many months. A woman of rare charm and culture, she adorned every sphere of life which she was called upon to occupy.

Mrs Burnett was born November 5, 1844, and was the eldest daughter of Col. and Mrs. William M. Shannon, deceased.

On December 22, 1864, she was married to Dr. A.W. Burnett of revered memory, whom she survived 14 years. For two terms she served with distinguished ability as president of the South Carolina division, U.D.C., and was well and widely known throughout the State. She is survived by three sons and five daughters and leaves many near relatives and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss.

July 14, 1908  
State (published as The State)  
Columbia, South Carolina
News Article  Issue 6337  Page 3

1921

On July 26, 1921, Harriet Shannon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of A. W. Burnett.

1930

On March 9, 1930, Harriet Shannon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of W. S. Burnett.

1936

On September 1, 1936, Henritta Sharnson was mentioned as the mother in the death record of Retta McWillie Burnet Corbett.

1945

On December 29, 1945, Harrit Shamon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of Margaret S. Burnet.

1946

On September 20 1946, Harret Sharmon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of Anne B. Whitaker.

1948

On May 1, 1948, Harriett Shannon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of Mary Burnet Marion.

1957

On March 2, 1957, Harriett Shannon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of Arthur Linning Burnet.

On April 20, 1957, Harriet Shannon was mentioned as the mother in the death record of Harriet Burnet Whitaker.

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